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Voting as Party Leaders Instruct

July 4, 2009

Give Charlie Wilson credit. He refused to go along to get along in Congress — something many of his peers lacked the courage to do. Had just a few other lawmakers been as conscientious as Wilson — deciding to represent their constituents instead of their party leaders — the notorious “cap and trade” bill would not have been approved by the House of Representatives on June 26. The bill passed because many members of Congress from states that will be hurt badly if the bill becomes law voted in favor of it. They demonstrated that their allegiance is to liberals in control of Congress and the White House — not to the folks back home. U.S. Rep. Charles Wilson, D-6th District, represents part of East Ohio. He made it clear early in deliberation of the “cap and trade” bill that he opposed the measure. Then he voted against it. His vote wasn’t enough. The measure passed the House by a vote of 219-212. Had just four representatives voted differently, “cap and trade” would have been defeated. Those four votes should not have been difficult to find. Ohio has 18 men and women in the House. It also relies on coal for nearly 86 percent of its electricity. Many Ohioans will see their utility bills shoot up, perhaps by thousands of dollars a year, if “cap and trade” becomes law. In addition, the state’s already beleaguered manufacturing sector will be hurt. Turning their backs on their constituents, eight lawmakers from Ohio voted in favor of the bill. U.S. Rep.

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What It’s All About

July 4, 2009

Goosebumps crept up one arm and down the other. I don’t know the phenomenon that causes this sensation to occur, but I know I get that way every time I hear “America the Beautiful” or the playing of “Taps.

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Obama Right About ‘Sad, Tragic’ Jackson

June 28, 2009

I’m sorry Michael Jackson is dead. It is cause for dismay anytime a young man (he was only 50) who ought to have been in the prime of life passes away. It also is distressing when someone with a world of talent takes wrong turns in life.

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Federal Aid Sought in Aftermath of Water Main Break, Flooding

June 28, 2009

Two disastrous incidents — the water main break in Martins Ferry that cut off the water supply to East Ohio Regional Hospital and the extensive damage caused by flooding in the Pipe Creek area south of Shadyside — prompted a Belmont County officia...

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Farewell, McMechen Lions

June 28, 2009

The McMechen Lions Club has been a part of the community for 34 years, however, as of Wednesday there will no longer be such an organization in the city.

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Summer Reading

June 28, 2009

Whether you’re planning a stay-cation in the backyard or a getaway to the shore or mountains this summer, a good book makes a great companion. Here are a few titles you might enjoy as you settle into a favorite reading chair.

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